Enhancing the well-being of children, individuals, families and communities.

Youth for ChangeAdministration Office

530-877-8187

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1476, Paradise, CA 95967

www.youth4change.org

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Youth for Change provides services to individuals, children and

families in Butte County.

H.E.A.R.T.Homeless Emergency Action Response Team

1-877-4-RUN-AWAY

ParadiseFoster Care Services

7200 Skyway, Paradise, 530-877-6787

Specialty Services7200 Skyway, Paradise, 530-877-1965

The Family Place530-230-0211

Community Services7204 Skyway, Paradise, CA, 530-872-2103

OrovilleOlive Highway Counseling Center

2856 Olive Highway, Ste. “A”, Oroville, CA, 530-533-1576

ChicoRio Lindo Support Center

578 Rio Lindo Avenue, Ste. 3, Chico, 530-894-5933

6th Street Center for Youth130 W. 6th Street, Chico, 530-894-8008

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Serving homeless and runaway youth and their families in Butte County

H.E.A.R.T.Homeless Emergency Action Response Team

H.E.A.R.T. is a program of Youth for Change. The goals of H.E.A.R.T. are to:• Provide physical and emotional safety

to youth experiencing a homeless or runaway episode;

• Reunite runaway youth with their families and strengthen family bonds;

• Promote stable living conditions for runaway and homeless youth;

• Include youth that are at risk from separation from their families, and

• Design, implement, and maintain a services delivery system that is responsive to the unique needs of runaway and homeless youth in Butte County.

Youth for Change has a mission to enhance the well being of children,

individuals, families and communities.

TheYouth for Change

DifferenceYouth for Change believes that the best

place for a child is with his or her family. When a family is in crisis and unable to meet a child’s need for safety and

health, Youth for Change makes every effort to provide support, skills and

resources to help reunify this family in a healthy and nurturing way.

We strive to provide a supportive, encouraging, family-like environment

and are dedicated to supporting all aspects of the child. We believe positive change can happen allowing families to

become stronger and self-sufficient.

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How do I access H.E.A.R.T. Services?

• Call the H.E.A.R.T. line at 1-877-4-Run-Away (1-877-4-786-2929)

• Call the Crisis line at BCBH 1-800-371-4373

• Walk into the 6th Street Center, 130 West 6th Street, Chico, CA

• Talk to a street outreach worker

• Ask your school counselor

Can parents call H.E.A.R.T.?

Yes! Parents can call H.E.A.R.T. however the youth needs to be willing to accept services for us to provide services to a family. Parents can receive support and referrals over the phone from H.E.A.R.T. staff. Parents can also call and let us know their child has run away.

Home is where the heart is.

Who Qualifies?Homeless youth under the age of 18 in Butte County.

Runaway youth under the age of 18 in Butte County.

Services offered• 24 hour Crisis intervention

• Access to temporary shelter

• Assistance accessing social services

• Basic needs such as food, clothing and hygiene items

• Counseling

• Brief family counseling

• Family reunification

• Conflict mediation

• Community education

• School presentations

• Help for homeless and runaway youth in Butte County

• LGBTQ+ Specific Services

H.E.A.R.T.Homeless Emergency Action Response Team

1-877-4-Run-Away (24 hour)(1-877-4-786-2929)

Serving Youth and Families in Butte County

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Other Resources

National Runaway Safeline1-800-Run-Awaywww.1800runaway.org

Butte County Behavioral Health1-800-371-4373

6th Street Center for Youth530-894-8008www.6thstreetcenter.org

Catalyst Domestic Violence Services1-800-895-8476www.catalystdvservices.org

LGBTQ National Hotline1-888-843-4564

Youth for Change530-877-1965www.youth4change.org

Stone Wall Alliance Center530-893-3336www.stonewallchico.org